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Cool Boy Names From Ancient Cultures

Cool boy names are the order of the day, yet why invent a unique name when there are so many ancient names -- from Rome and Byzantium, from Olde England and Germany -- that deserve to be unearthed in the interest of cool? Here's a selection of worthy ancient choices, from a range of eras and places, that make cool unique baby names for boys.

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We're excited that you have an opinion about the name Septimus. To rate names on Nameberry, please register for an account or log in to an existing account.

Septimus is one of the more dashing of the birth-order Latin number names that were revived by the Victorians. So even if you don't anticipate son number 7, you might be bold enough to consider... Read More

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We're excited that you have an opinion about the name Tarquin. To rate names on Nameberry, please register for an account or log in to an existing account.

One of the few ancient Roman names that doesn't end in us, the rarely heard Tarquin has a decidedly creative, even dramatic flair, which could appeal to the parent looking for a strikingly... Read More

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We're excited that you have an opinion about the name Theon. To rate names on Nameberry, please register for an account or log in to an existing account.

Theon, an ancient name attached to a noted Greek teacher of mathematics and astronomy, also father to the first woman mathematician, might appeal to parents in this field. You can think of Theon... Read More

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We're excited that you have an opinion about the name Tiberius. To rate names on Nameberry, please register for an account or log in to an existing account.

The name of an important ancient Roman emperor, Tiberius might sound a bit heavy for a modern boy to carry, but with the rise of Atticus, Tiberius and brothers begin to feel more baby-friendly,... Read More

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We're excited that you have an opinion about the name Urban. To rate names on Nameberry, please register for an account or log in to an existing account.

Urban was not an uncommon name through the 1930s (rising as high as Number 435), having been attached to several saints and early popes, but it has completely disappeared from the landscape--both... Read More